TERENCE DAW

Director-Writer-Producer

Terence studied acting and theatre, and began his TV career in the film cutting rooms, learning the craft of editing before later becoming a Promo producer at ITV - writing and creating on-air trailers. His early days as a freelance director covered a broad range of assignments, including live network shows, multi-cam and film, music & arts, children’s series and documentaries (one of which, Mighty Hunter, was nominated for an RTS award).

After moving into his main area of interest - drama - Terence went on to direct numerous episodes of UK drama series & serials, including THE BILL, BROOKSIDE, HEARTBEAT, EMMERDALE, & THIEFTAKERS. He also directed the feature-length special EMMERDALE REVENGE, distributed internationally by Granada Media. He wrote and directed the UK/SA feature film SURVIVING EVIL, starring Billy Zane - and shot the movie on location in Durban, South Africa.

Terence is also active as a screenwriter, working across both film and television. He has written many narrative corporate and promotional videos for major clients, and recently completed his first novel FACE THE DARK SIDEWALK, a haunting crime thriller set in an East Coast US city. The book is available worldwide in paperback or kindle at Amazon and Terence has plans to adapt the novel for TV or Film.

Currently he is in development with Sly Fox Productions on a high-end drama series as creator and Exec Producer, and is developing several of his other TV and Film projects through Audience Films.

Terence has gained extensive experience of production and post-production, staying on top of fast-changing technologies and tools for storytelling. Aside from originating and developing his own projects, Terence continues his role in the industry as a freelance film and TV drama director. He is a member of Directors UK.